10 personality traits of the Millennial Generation [Pictures]

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We need instant gratification, all the time. We used to be OK with driving to the video store to rent a DVD. Now, if we can't stream it instantly, it's dead to us. (If you've ever received an Amazon Prime order 12 hours after placing it, you know there's no turning back.) Need to know what...

We need instant gratification, all the time. We used to be OK with driving to the video store to rent a DVD. Now, if we can't stream it instantly, it's dead to us. (If you've ever received an Amazon Prime order 12 hours after placing it, you know there's no turning back.) Need to know what... (AFP/Getty)

Forget watching whole music videos on YouTube -- if this funny cat vid isn't funny in 30 seconds, we¿re over it. We can't sit through a movie without playing with our phones. If you're telling us a story, you have five, maybe seven seconds to get to the point.

Forget watching whole music videos on YouTube -- if this funny cat vid isn't funny in 30 seconds, we¿re over it. We can't sit through a movie without playing with our phones. If you're telling us a story, you have five, maybe seven seconds to get to the point. (Screen grab via Youtube)

How many of your friends moved back in with their parents after college? For that matter, how many of us have "real" jobs? Our parents got married young, but we're fine with putting that off for a while. Will we ever grow up? Maybe after we finish paying off all this college debt.

How many of your friends moved back in with their parents after college? For that matter, how many of us have "real" jobs? Our parents got married young, but we're fine with putting that off for a while. Will we ever grow up? Maybe after we finish paying off all this college debt. (Baltimore Sun)

One day long ago, a computer arrived for the entire school. They kept it in the library. Then there was one in each classroom, which we used mostly for playing "Oregon Trail." These machines were giant hunks of plastic coated in that unforgettable shade of beige. They also had handles, for some...

One day long ago, a computer arrived for the entire school. They kept it in the library. Then there was one in each classroom, which we used mostly for playing "Oregon Trail." These machines were giant hunks of plastic coated in that unforgettable shade of beige. They also had handles, for some... (File photo)

A decade ago, it seemed like anyone could be a reality TV star (thanks, "Real World"). Now, literally anyone can be famous. People are discovered every day on YouTube, Twitter and the blogosphere. The catch: If everyone is two clicks away from stardom, how much "fame" is really out there? You...

A decade ago, it seemed like anyone could be a reality TV star (thanks, "Real World"). Now, literally anyone can be famous. People are discovered every day on YouTube, Twitter and the blogosphere. The catch: If everyone is two clicks away from stardom, how much "fame" is really out there? You... (Reuters)

Call us what you want -- Millennials, Generation Y, Generation We -- it doesn't change the reality that most of us grew up just as one era ended and another began. We're old enough to remember what life was like before high-speed Internet, but young enough to lead the digital revolution. Many...